Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Julia Shumway is editor of Oregon Capital Chronicle and has reported on government and politics in Iowa and Nebraska, spent time at the Bend Bulletin and most recently was a legislative reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix. An award-winning journalist, Julia most recently reported on the tangled efforts to audit the presidential results in Arizona.
Oregon House passes $200 million for housing and homelessness, calls it a start
The legislation would extend eviction timelines and require new housing goals for cities.
No Labels Party qualifies to run candidates in Oregon elections
AT THE CAPITOL: Another minor political party has qualified to field candidates for Oregon elections. The party considers itself centrist.
As COVID benefits end, governor urges Legislature to give $7.5 million to Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank, enduring higher costs for food it supplies to local food banks, is seeking legislative help to get through an expected surge.
Could 2023 be the year Oregon restores voting rights to people with felony convictions?
AT THE CAPITOL: Those serving time in Oregon prisons would still get to vote under legislation getting attention in the 2023 session.
Oregon lawmakers share details of $200 million housing package
AT THE CAPITOL: Funding for shelters, to help families keep their homes by avoiding eviction, and homeless hep in rural counties are part of a spending package advancing at the Oregon Legislature.
OLCC chairman resigns one day after fiery defense of state board in bourbon scandal
Gov. Tina Kotek sought and got the resignation of the chair of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission after an unsteady performance defending the commission's handling of a scandal over bourbon.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission director resigns amid bourbon hoarding scandal
The director of the state liquor agency on Monday, Feb. 13, turned in a short resignation letter. His departure comes as investigations continue into agency employee access to liquor in short supply.
Oregon lawmakers ponder grants for local news
Witnesses are urging legislators to support local news in Oregon through grants to state organizations. An amended version of the bill won’t include tax credits for donating or subscribing to news outlets
Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion budget, keying on homes, schools and mental health
Gov. Tina Kotek proposed significant new spending to address homelessness in Oregon – and state help to build and preserve homes. She unveiled her first budget on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kotek shares details of $130 million homelessness spending plan
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is asking the state Legislature to quickly spend $130 million to build 600 shelter beds, keep 9,000 families housed and help 1,200 homeless people find shelter statewide.